
46 Best beaches in Hawaii
Ultimate guide (March 2025)

Keawakapu is a great beach on the island of Maui. This is Hawaii we dream of, - with palms, white sand and good waves. There is also good… / read more » /

Kauna'oa is the best beach on the Big Island of Hawaii. This is the rare place on the island, where most of sea bottom is sandy. North e… / read more » /

Napili Bay is an excellent beach on Maui island, Hawaii. White sand, palm trees and good entry into the water - what could be better? Ther… / read more » /

Mauna Lani is a small private beach in the northwest of the Big Island of Hawaii. There is nice white sand and picturesque palms ashore. E… / read more » /

Kamaole is a beach park in the south of Maui island, Hawaii. In fact, these are three different beaches. North beach Kamaole I is long … / read more » /

Hanauma Bay - the best beach in Oahu island (Hawaii). Excellent both for snorkels, and for those who simply want to sunbathe and swim. Ther… / read more » /

Hapuna is a beach in the north-west of the Big Island of Hawaii. There is a hotel in the north end. However, most of the beach is almo… / read more » /

Kumimi is a great beach in the southeast of Molokai island, Hawaii. This is a rare spot on the island with a sandy coastline. So there… / read more » /

Lagoon is an artificial beach of Hilton Resort in Waikoloa village, Big Island of Hawaii. This is a rare place on an island with sandy… / read more » /

Auberge is a hotel beach in the northwest of Big Island of Hawaii. Entry into the water is mostly rocky. However, there is also an area… / read more » /

Kapalua Bay is one of the best beaches in Maui island of Hawaii, but still it's relatively secluded. The shore is very nice with sandy entr… / read more » /

Waialea is an excellent beach in the northwest of the Big Island of Hawaii. There are many trees with good shade. Sea bottom is mostly … / read more » /

Mahai'ula is a beach in the west of Big Island Hawaii (near Kona Airport). It is also known as Kekaha Kai. This is a beautiful spot. The … / read more » /

Waikoloa is a popular beach in the north-west of the Big Island of Hawaii. Compared to other beaches on the island, this is quite a cano… / read more » /

Kukio is a hotel beach in the north-west of Big Island of Hawaii. This is a small shallow lagoon surrounded by palms and picturesque … / read more » /

Kaanapali is a long beach on the west of Maui island in Hawaii. High-rise buildings spoil the landscape, but these are located a some dis… / read more » /

Pauoa Bay is a private beach in the northwest of Big Island of Hawaii. However, even if you are not a hotel guest, you still may leave yo… / read more » /

Old Club is a beach in the east of Lanai island, Hawaii. There used to be a decent beach club many years ago. But as for now, it is tota… / read more » /

Sharks Bay is a beach in the south of Lanai island, Hawaii. It is also known as Hulopu'e beach. From the distance the beach looks good eno… / read more » /

Manini'owali is a popular beach on the west of Big Island of Hawaii. In the center, there is a cozy area with white sand and azure clear wat… / read more » /

Makena is the most popular undeveloped beach on the island of Maui in Hawaii. There are Big beach (Oneloa) with picnics facilities, as… / read more » /

Palauea is a beach in the south of Maui island, known for weddings in Polynesian style. To be honest, this is not the best place for a … / read more » /

49 Black Sand is a beach in the northwest of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is officially known as Honoka'ope Bay Beach. Both swimming and snor… / read more » /

Hookipa is a famous surfer beach in the north of Maui island, Hawaii. Most of the coast is rocky, but there is an area in the north end… / read more » /

One Ali'i Park is a beach on the south coast of Molokai island, Hawaii. The beach is beautiful enough - with tall palms and with good entry in… / read more » /

Mau'umae is a small wild beach in the northwest of Big Island of Hawaii. The place is quite beautiful - with a lot of trees and comforta… / read more » /

Kahekili is a diver beach in Maui island, Hawaii. Due to the rocky bottom it is not very convenient to swim, but the snorkeling is proba… / read more » /

Papalaua (Thousand Peaks) is a beach in the south-west of Maui island, Hawaii. In fact, this is just a small grove near the busy coastal… / read more » /

Polihua is a wild beach in the northwest of Lanai island, Hawaii. The beach is secluded and beautiful. Unfortunately, the swimming is a… / read more » /

Hualalai is a private beach of Four Seasons Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. Entry into the water is mostly rocky. However, in the ea… / read more » /

Wailea is a beach in the south of Maui island, Hawaii. There are strong waves sometimes, so you should be careful with children. There… / read more » /

Waikiki - the most popular beach in the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It's a Honolulu city beach with crowds of people. However, it's rather… / read more » /

Makalawena is a beach to the north of Kona Airport on the Big Island of Hawaii. It is possible to get here by foot only - from the entranc… / read more » /

Baldwin is a surfer beach near the airport of Maui island in Hawaii. However, west end (Baby beach) and east end (Baldwin Cove) of the … / read more » /

Puamana is a beach on the west of Maui island, Hawaii. The north end of the beach features palms and nice sand. The south end called Pu… / read more » /

Fleming Beach is a surfer beach on the west of Maui island, Hawaii. There are no palms, so it's not the real tropical paradise. But on the ot… / read more » /

Lanikai - beach in the north-east of Oahu island in Hawaii. The beach is nice and often is nominated as "the best beach in the world", … / read more » /

Papohaku is a long wild beach in the west of Molokai island, Hawaii. The beach is good enough being great for walking. Unfortunately, th… / read more » /

Hamoa is a beach on the east of Maui island in Hawaii. It's not so beautiful as western beaches of the island, but it's cozy, laid ba… / read more » /

Slaughterhouse is a small wild beach in the north-west of Maui island, Hawaii. It looks more like a beach in California, but it's rather medio… / read more » /

Kepuhi is a beach in the northwest of Molokai island, Hawaii. The beach is suitable both for swimming, as well as for surfing. However… / read more » /

Waianapanapa (Pa'iloa Bay/Honokalani) is a black sand beach in the east of Maui island, Hawaii. Most of such beaches look depressing, but lu… / read more » /

Waimea Bay - a popular surfer beach in the north-west of Oahu island (Hawaii). The bay is good for swimming and for sunbathe. Open coastal… / read more » /

Kahana Bay - secluded beach in the north-east of Hawaiian Oahu island. The main charm of this place are beautiful mountains around. / read more » /

Puako ia a beach in the northwest of the Big Island of Hawaii. It's quite decent ashore. There are trees and palms, while views are r… / read more » /

Wawaloli is a beach in the west of Big Island of Hawaii. It's located right near the Kona airport. It's not a real beach, but rather jus… / read more » /